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June: The fronds develop, and the plant reaches maturity.
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24 March, 2002
Used in folk medicine to treat various ailments. Considered a plant with protective properties in some cultures.
Small plant with distinctive tongue-shaped fertile spike. Grows in meadows, forest clearings, and moist places.
Collect the plant in spring during active growth. Careful twisting or cutting of rhizomes and leaves.
Collect only healthy plants in clean ecological areas. Avoid harvesting from rare or protected populations.
Wash the plant and dry in the shade. Use fresh or dried parts for medicinal purposes.
Common Adders-tongue infusion (Brewing dried leaves and rhizomes)
Used as a calming and anti-inflammatory remedy
Used as a calming and anti-inflammatory remedy
1. Pour 1 tablespoon of dried parts with a cup of boiling water.
2. Steep for 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain and take 1/3 cup three times a day.
2. Steep for 15-20 minutes.
3. Strain and take 1/3 cup three times a day.
Common Adders-tongue decoction (Boiling rhizomes with leaves)
Used to strengthen immunity
Used to strengthen immunity
1. Place 2 tablespoons of dried parts in a pot.
2. Pour 500 ml of water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Cool and strain.
2. Pour 500 ml of water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
4. Cool and strain.
Common Adders-tongue tincture (Steeping the plant in alcohol)
Used for pain and inflammation relief
Used for pain and inflammation relief
1. Pour 500 ml vodka over 100 g fresh leaves.
2. Steep for 2 weeks in a dark place.
3. Take 20 drops three times a day diluted with water.
2. Steep for 2 weeks in a dark place.
3. Take 20 drops three times a day diluted with water.
Common Adders-tongue compress (Using fresh leaves as a compress)
Used for healing wounds and inflammation
Used for healing wounds and inflammation
1. Crush fresh leaves.
2. Apply to affected area for 30 minutes.
3. Repeat twice daily.
2. Apply to affected area for 30 minutes.
3. Repeat twice daily.